Singapore's Eddie Tan opens The Edison hotel in George Town

This new incarnation of the former Cathay Hotel into a top-end luxury hotel is the property's first major renovation and refurbishment in decades, notes Eugene Tan, who is spearheading the refurbishment. The Edison George Town will have 35 rooms, with two of the biggest suites ranging from 58-61 square metres each. The hotel will also have a lounge, courtyard, library, and pool.